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dilatory
Pronunciation: /ˈdiləˌtôrē
adjective
1slow to act: he had been dilatory in appointing a solicitor
1.1intended to cause delay: they resorted to dilatory procedural tactics, forcing a postponement of peace talks
Origin
late Middle English: from late Latin dilatorius 'delaying', from Latin dilator 'delayer', from dilat- 'deferred', from the verb differre.
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Laura lay languidly.
Don stroked slowly.
Defer, deprive, delay.
Gratification is on its way.
Dilatory hastening,
Her breath quickening,
His voice thickening.
"Here it is, darling, your bowl of oatmeal is ready."
